Gazette monthly column: The bravery of the whistleblower Wednesday, 3 April, 2024 Please find below my monthly piece for the Malton Gazette on the bravery of whistleblowers: "The bravest man I’ve ever known.” A description of Sergei Magnitsky by Bill Browder, a now globally recognised name of a whistleblower who dared to take on Russian corruption. Since being elected in 2015, I have been a staunch advocate for the protection and encouragement of whistleblowers. Those who... Opinions
York NHS Foundation Trust to receive £I million to upgrade A&E facilities 11th August 2020 It is very good news that York Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is set to receive close to £1 million to support A&E capacity ahead of the winter months. It’s part... Local News
Government support provides basis for strong economic recovery says North Yorkshire MP 7th August 2020 The Government is firmly behind businesses in North Yorkshire as we emerge from lockdown and start to rebuild the economy stronger than ever and the latest... Local News
£800,000 boost for Thornton Road Business Park 4th August 2020 Thirsk and Malton is to benefit from £800,000 of investment under the Government’s Getting Building Fund it has been announced today. The £900 million fund is... Local News
£1.57bn to support cultural recovery - how to apply 30th July 2020 I am delighted that the Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden has announced more details of how organisations like theatres, cinemas, museums and grass roots music... Local News
Calling on businesses to support UK Internal Market 29th July 2020 It’s very important that businesses across the constituency support the Government’s plans to ensure continued seamless internal trade within the UK after we... Local News
Above national average rise in extra funding for North Yorkshire schools 21st July 2020 I have been fighting so that schools across Thirsk and Malton receive a fair share of funding. Therefore, I am delighted that they were granted an above average... Local News
£400,000 coronavirus cash boost for local councils 17th July 2020 It’s very welcome news that Hambleton District Council is to receive a further £120,079 and Ryedale District Council an extra £82,872 from the Government to... Local News
Calling for a change in the law to allow assisted dying 16th July 2020 As MPs in a representative democracy, we are elected to use our judgements, collective and personal, not to simply act as a delegate for our constituents’ views... Westminster News
Trade and Agriculture Commission established 10th July 2020 As a result of the concerns raised by myself and other MPs and the food and farming sector, the Government has established a Trade and Agriculture Commission... Westminster News